Which stations serve Nantong and Beijing?

Nantong, Rugaonan, Haian, Nantong West, Rugao serve Nantong; Beijing South, Beijing Fengtai serve Beijing.

Nantong to Beijing Train

南通 → 北京

Nantong to Beijing takes between 5 hours 33 minutes and 13 hours 18 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 08:28 and the last at 19:15. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Nantong and Beijing. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
G2586	08:28Nantong	14:34Beijing South	6h06m
G2586	08:49Rugaonan	14:34Beijing South	5h45m
G2586	09:01Haian	14:34Beijing South	5h33m
G888	14:10Nantong West	20:03Beijing South	5h53m
G888	14:24Rugaonan	20:03Beijing South	5h39m
G2590	17:15Rugao	23:11Beijing South	5h56m
G2590	17:29Haian	23:11Beijing South	5h42m
Z52	17:53Nantong	07:11Beijing Fengtai	13h18m
Z52	18:22Rugao	07:11Beijingfengtai	12h49m
Z52	18:44Haian	07:11Beijingfengtai	12h27m
Z30	19:15Nantong	07:19Beijing Fengtai	12h04m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Nantong and Beijing

Compare the railway stations used to reach Nantong and Beijing. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Nantong

Nantong南通
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rugao South如皋南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Haian海安
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nantong West南通西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Rail Transit Line 1
Rugao如皋
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Beijing

Beijing South北京南
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Beijing Fengtai北京丰台
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 10Metro Line 16

At a Glance

Route	Nantong (南通) to Beijing (北京)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	5 hours 33 minutes on G2586 (09:01 to 14:34)
First train	08:28 G2586 from Nantong
Last train	19:15 Z30 from Nantong
Departure stations on timetable	Nantong, Rugao South, Haian, Nantong West, Rugao
Arrival stations on timetable	Beijing South, Beijing Fengtai
Train types in snapshot	G, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nantong to Beijing train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h33m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Nantong and Beijing.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.